This Oklahoma town has the BEST BURGERS (and people) on Route 66

Route 66 has always been about the journey—but in small towns like this, it’s really about the people who call it home. In this episode, we head to one of Oklahoma’s most iconic Route 66 towns, where generations have grown up along the Mother Road, and where the stories are just as meaningful as the destination. From childhood memories and hometown pride to a community shaped by history, this stop shows why Route 66 still matters today. And of course, no visit is complete without trying the town’s most famous tradition—the onion burger—served the same way it has been for nearly a century. Presented by Chevy Drives Oklahoma. Written, edited & filmed by: Bella (Roddy) Rivera Additional Camera: Ty Lewis Drone Operator: Nii Netty Talent: Tess Maune, Lacie Lowry Plan Your Route 66 Road Trip in Oklahoma! Find more Oklahoma Route 66 travel guides, featured Route 66 stops, and road trip planning resources at: https://www.newson6.com/ooo/route66ro... https://www.news9.com/ooo/route66road... These pages include Route 66 Oklahoma travel ideas, historic Route 66 locations, and road trip planning tools to help you build your own Oklahoma Route 66 road trip itinerary. About the Series: Oklahoma’s Own Route 66 Road Trip explores Route 66 history, Route 66 roadside attractions, Route 66 restaurants, and small towns along Oklahoma’s Route 66 corridor. This episode highlights the heart of Route 66 through the people and stories of a small Oklahoma town—where traditions live on, memories are made, and a simple onion burger tells a much bigger story. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 The Heart of Route 66 00:17 Growing Up in a Route 66 Town 05:03 Why Route 66 Still Matters 07:00 Discovering the Original Route 66 11:30 Bringing a Local Favorite Back 13:40 Inside a Route 66 Diner 15:07 Making the Famous Onion Burger 18:08 The Story Behind the Burger